Eating Disorder Quiz

Do You Have an Eating Disorder?

Due to an increase in public awareness, ANOREXIA NERVOSA (key symptoms: refusal to maintain a minimally healthy body weight, intense fear
of gaining weight, and a significant disturbance in the perception of the shape or size
of ones body) and BULIMIA NERVOSA (key symptoms: binge eating- eating what the
individual considers to be too much food in a way that feels out of control- followed by
inappropriate compensatory behaviors (e.g. self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise)
are becoming more and more openly acknowledged.

The following questionnaire will tell you whether or not you think you behave in a way
that indicates that you have tendencies toward anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

DIRECTIONS:
Answer the questions below honestly. Respond as you are now, not the way you
used to be or the way you would like to be. For an accurate score, do not leave
any questions blank (unless instructed to do so).

1. I have eating habits that are different from those of my family and friends.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

2. I cannot go through the day without worrying about what I will or will not eat.

Almost Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

3. I prefer to eat alone or when I am sure that no one will see me.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

4. I make excuses (e.g. "I already ate", "I am not feeling well", etc.) so that I will not have to eat with friends and family.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

5. I have uncontrollable eating binges during which I consume large amounts of food and afterwards I make myself vomit.

Never
Less than once a week
1-6 times a week
Once or more a day

6. I find myself cutting up my food into tiny pieces, hiding food so people will think I ate it, chewing it and spitting it out without swallowing it and/or keeping hidden stashes of food.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

7. I have determined that there are certain "safe" foods that are okay for me to eat, and "bad" foods that I refuse to eat.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

8. I become angry when others show interest in what I eat and pressure me to eat more.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

9. I am afraid that no one would understand my fears about food and eating, so I keep these feelings to myself.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

10. I enjoy cooking gourmet meals and/or high calorie foods for others, but I would never eat them myself.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

11. I go through long periods of time without eating (fasting) or eating very little as means of weight control.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

12. My friends tell me that I am thin, but I do not believe them because I feel fat.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

13. I would panic if I got on the scale and found out that I had gained weight.

Almost Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

14. I use laxatives or diuretics as a means of weight control.

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
On a regular basis

15. I have an overwhelming fear of gaining weight.

True
False

16. I exercise excessively to try to lose weight and I become anxious if I miss a workout.

True
False

17. It is very important that I am thinner than all of my friends.

Almost Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

18. I am unable to maintain a weight that is considered healthy and consistent with my build, age and height.

True
False

19. (Females only) My menstrual period has stopped or become irregular due to no known medical reasons.

True
False

20. I can spend hours reading books or magazines about dieting, exercising, fitness, or calorie counting.

Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

21. I have felt depressed and irritable lately, and spend most of my time alone.

True
False

22. I tend to be a perfectionist; I am not satisfied unless things are perfect.

I learned some great tools I can use when I’m feeling down and I had a great support team here.

I really appreciated all of the compassion, support and understanding I received at Casa Palmera. The therapists, counselors, nursing staff, front desk, make you feel confident that you are in good hands abd that they really do care and make it easier to see through the darkness in a storm.

At Casa Palmera, I received the best care available. I went to Casa Palmera on their reputation. I stayed because the solutions they gave me will serve me the rest of my life.

In the beginning, I felt confused and fearful. Today, I feel healed and want to continue to do so.

Amazing experience! The staff was so friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. The beautiful grounds contributed to make this a healing environment.

It was the best decision I have ever made. This experience changed my life.

Absolutely life changing, amazing experience. The staff was caring, professional, and knowledgeable. The facility is gorgeous. I came in hopeless and left hopeful, with a treasure chest full of “good” coping tools. Thank you Casa.

Very blessed to have had Casa Palmera, my place for my relapse savior.

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At Casa Palmera, our goal is to aid you in a comprehensive spiritual, physical, and emotional recovery. We offer treatment not only for eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating, but also for chemical dependencies such as cocaine addiction, drug addiction and alcoholism. It is extremely important to us that you receive the highest quality medical care from our qualified staff during your stay.